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Causes, consequences and coping strategies of land degradation: evidence from Ethiopia Guta Regasa Megerssa; Yadeta Bekele Bekere
Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management Vol 7, No 1 (2019)
Publisher : Brawijaya University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15243/jdmlm.2019.071.1953

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This review paper aims to review on the causes and consequences of land degradation in Ethiopia. The results from different literatures indicate that the major factors that cause land degradation in Ethiopia are: clearing woodland for agriculture , repeated cultivation, removal of residuals and dungs, single cropping, extraction of wood, , population growth, deforestation, soil erosion, low technology, inadequate extension services, political instability, cultivation on steep slopes, overgrazing, traditional way of cultivation, heavy wind, high intensity of rainfall, drought and landslides, absence of all-inclusive land use and lack of land use plans developed. On the other hand, the depletion of forests and vegetation, loss in water resources, decrease in the quality and quantity of livestock, enhancing the unemployment rate and out-migration, conflict between pastoralists, food insecurity, deceasing of soil fertility and arable land, reduction of agricultural productivity, increasing price of farm inputs, reduction of plants grown, depletion of aquifers, loss of biodiversity, reduction of potable water, shortages of timber, climate change and desertification are the major consequences of land degradation in Ethiopia. Afforestation, Reforestation, terracing, crop rotation, mixed cropping, irrigation schemes and traditional soil conservations are among the coping strategies that Ethiopian farmers are using. To overcome this problem, strengthening the teamwork among policy makers, GOs/NGOs, local communities, research institutes and the mass media are the key agents that must take these responsibilities.
FACTORS AFFECTING INFORMATION UTILIZATION IN COFFEE PRODUCTION PACKAGES AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN WEST ETHIOPIA Alemu Mulatu Gutama; Guta Regasa Megerssa; Akalu Dafisa Sima
Agricultural Socio-Economics Journal Vol 19, No 3 (2019): AUGUST
Publisher : Socio-Economics/Agribusiness Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.agrise.2019.019.3.1

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the main objectives of the study was intended to investigate factor affecting coffee production packages information utilization by smallholder coffee growers in Ethiopia. Cross sectional research design and two stages sampling technique was used to select sample households. The data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics to describe factors affecting information utilizations in coffee production packages. Ordered logistic regression model was used to analyze the factors affecting information utilization in coffee package. From 16 explanatory variables hypothesized: age, household size, on-farm income, coffee farm size, radio use, social participation, farmer’s willingness to share information and farmers perception toward coffee package practice were found to be significant at less than 1% and 5% significance level. In a nutshell, there are different demographic, economic, institutional and psychological factors which result in the reduction of coffee yields. Therefore, rural development strategy should give priority attention to promote coffee production package technologies by providing sustainable technical services through training practically by introducing coffee demonstration site and managing the existing  old coffee farm in the study area.
Co-Authors Akalu Dafisa Sima Alemu Mulatu Gutama Yadeta Bekele Bekere